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CC2538EM Reference Design
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Description

This 2.4 GHz RF Layout Reference Design demonstrates good decoupling and layout techniques for a low power RF device operating in the license free 2.4 GHz frequency band.

Features
  • Recommended PCB layout for optimum performance
  • PCB stackup
  • RF decoupling
  • PCB antenna and SMA connector
  • Discrete balun design
  • Component types and values
  • Component manufacturers


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Part Number Name Product Family Sample & Buy Design Kits & Evaluation Modules
CC2538  32-bit Arm Cortex-M3 Zigbee, 6LoWPAN, and IEEE 802.15.4 wireless MCU with 512kB Flash and 32kB RAM  SimpleLink Solutions  Sample & Buy View Design Kits & Evaluation Modules
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User guides (1)
Title Type Size (KB) Date
PDF 4748 03 May 2013
Design files (3)
Title Type Size (KB) Date
PDF 99 20 Sep 2013
PDF 36 20 Sep 2013
ZIP 747 18 Jan 2013
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CC2538 Evaluation Module Kit  CC2538EMK  Daughter cards 
CC2538 Development Kit  CC2538DK  Development kits 

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